(2R)-2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-2-methyl-α-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl Chloride 3,5-Dibenzoate has utility in the stereoselective synthesis of β-D-2′-Deoxy-2′-α-fluoro-2′-β-C-methyl-3′,5′-cyclic phosphate nucleotide, a prodrug for treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is also a related compound of (2R)-2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-2-methyl-β-D-erythro-pentofuranose 3,5-Dibenzoate (D235550) and (2R)-2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-2-methyl-α-D-erythro-pentofuranose 3,5-Dibenzoate (D235555).